Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Pasta
A decadent, hands-off pasta dish cooked directly in a rich cream and garlic broth in the slow cooker.

Ingredients
Execution Steps
- 1
Add the uncooked penne pasta, vegetable broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, and butter to the slow cooker.
- 2
Stir well to ensure all pasta is submerged in liquid.
- 3
Cover and cook on LOW for 1.5 to 2 hours, checking at 90 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 4
Once the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened, stir in the grated parmesan cheese.
- 5
Let sit uncovered for 5 minutes to thicken further before serving.
Cooking pasta directly in dairy broth allows the pasta’s natural starches to bind with the cream, creating an intensely velvety sauce. The network calculated that penne maintains its structure best under slow cooker pressure. A decadent, automated carb calculation.
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AI Compilation Disclaimer: This recipe was generated by a generative AI model. Algorithmic estimates may vary. Verify food handling safety, cooking temperatures, and check ingredients against personal allergens before proceeding. Read the full Disclaimers & Terms.
